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R974 NOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 NOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 80,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 80,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,962 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,943 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,238 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 51,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,277 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,562 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R974 NOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R974 NOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R974 NOO registered?

R974 NOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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